Right to Education Bill

Despite the illiteracy issues in India, there have been significant steps taken by the government to fix this issue. The Right to Education bill was passed 4th of August 2009. This bill serves as a reminder that illiteracy will only be conquered when the peoples' voices are heard through the government. The bill's guidelines are like this: 

- Compulsory education for children between 6-14 yrs
- Rs 10,000 fine if any child prevented from going school
- No selection and screening process to choose preference over candidates
- No physical punishments
- States need to plan techniques to monitor advancements in the program
- Roping in private schools to keep 25% seats reserved at entry level
- Banning capitation fees